Veracity
Automation & Controls Engineer II
Phenix City, Alabama
Full Time
The
Automation & Controls Engineer II
plays a critical role in maintaining, improving, and modernizing electrical and control systems across the Phenix City plant. This position supports ongoing operations, drives automation initiatives, ensures compliance with safety standards, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver a $15MM automation modernization project. Key Responsibilities Operations Support
Maintain plant safety, product quality, and equipment reliability through real-time troubleshooting. Diagnose and solve complex electrical and control issues in both low- and high-voltage systems. Support 24/5 and 24/7 operations; provide technical support to maintenance and production teams. Automation & Controls
Design, develop, and implement automation systems (PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and robotics). Program, test, and maintain
Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems ; support network communications within enterprise and control systems. Document, standardize, and simplify plant automation systems. Manage lifecycle of legacy control systems; propose modernization strategies to prevent obsolescence. Project Leadership
Serve as Lead Electrical / Controls Engineer for projects >$1M in scope. Support the $15MM automation upgrade initiative. Collaborate with engineering, process, and IT teams to ensure timely and safe project execution. Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement efficiency gains through automation and data-driven analysis. Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance product quality and process reliability. Foster collaboration and open communication across departments. Compliance & Safety
Apply
NFPA 70E
standards for electrical safety and arc flash hazard mitigation. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations. Promote a strong safety culture through leadership and example. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
in
Electrical Engineering
or
Electrical Engineering Technology . Minimum
3 years of experience
in
control systems engineering
in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with
Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming ,
VFDs ,
servos , and
industrial network communications . Knowledge of
NFPA 70E
standards. Experience with
robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc) . Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) . Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Fanuc Robotics ,
Cognex Vision Systems ,
Wonderware ,
Genetec . Lean / Six Sigma
certification or project experience. AutoCAD
or
Visio
experience for electrical schematics. Experience in
ISO-certified
or highly structured manufacturing environments. Knowledge of
SAP
or other ERP systems. Physical & Environmental Requirements
Must access all areas of the plant (climb ladders, catwalks, work at heights up to 50 ft). Must lift, twist, and turn up to 50 lbs. Exposure to high noise levels, heat, humidity, and airborne particles; use of PPE required. Approximately 70% office / 30% plant floor presence.
Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name: Degree Major with University and Completion Year: Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, Six Sigma, NFPA 70E): Years of Experience in Electrical / Controls Engineering: Experience in Manufacturing / Production Environment (Y/N, Details): Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC Programming (Y/N, Details): Experience with HMI Systems (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Industrial Networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with VFDs and Servo Drives (Y/N, Details): Experience with Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Cognex Vision Systems or Similar (Y/N, Details): Experience with SCADA Systems (Wonderware / Ignition / Others) (Y/N, Details): Experience with AutoCAD / Electrical Design Tools (Y/N, Details): Experience with SAP or ERP Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience in Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Analysis) (Y/N, Details): Experience in Project Leadership (>$1M projects) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (Y/N, Details): Experience with ISO or Structured Quality Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience with Environmental / OSHA Compliance (Y/N, Details): Experience in Low and High Voltage Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience Supporting Maintenance or Production Teams in a 24x7 Plant (Y/N, Details): Experience with IT/OT Integration or Industrial Networking (Y/N, Details): Experience with Camera / Security Access Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience in Documentation, Standardization, or Legacy System Migration (Y/N, Details): Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (Y/N): Experience Leading or Supervising Technicians/Teams (Y/N, Details): Analytical & Problem-Solving Capability (Y/N, Examples): Communication & Collaboration Skills (Y/N, Examples): Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn ID: Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.): Expected Salary: Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite at Phenix City, Alabama (Y/N):
Automation & Controls Engineer II
plays a critical role in maintaining, improving, and modernizing electrical and control systems across the Phenix City plant. This position supports ongoing operations, drives automation initiatives, ensures compliance with safety standards, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver a $15MM automation modernization project. Key Responsibilities Operations Support
Maintain plant safety, product quality, and equipment reliability through real-time troubleshooting. Diagnose and solve complex electrical and control issues in both low- and high-voltage systems. Support 24/5 and 24/7 operations; provide technical support to maintenance and production teams. Automation & Controls
Design, develop, and implement automation systems (PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and robotics). Program, test, and maintain
Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems ; support network communications within enterprise and control systems. Document, standardize, and simplify plant automation systems. Manage lifecycle of legacy control systems; propose modernization strategies to prevent obsolescence. Project Leadership
Serve as Lead Electrical / Controls Engineer for projects >$1M in scope. Support the $15MM automation upgrade initiative. Collaborate with engineering, process, and IT teams to ensure timely and safe project execution. Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement efficiency gains through automation and data-driven analysis. Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance product quality and process reliability. Foster collaboration and open communication across departments. Compliance & Safety
Apply
NFPA 70E
standards for electrical safety and arc flash hazard mitigation. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations. Promote a strong safety culture through leadership and example. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
in
Electrical Engineering
or
Electrical Engineering Technology . Minimum
3 years of experience
in
control systems engineering
in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with
Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming ,
VFDs ,
servos , and
industrial network communications . Knowledge of
NFPA 70E
standards. Experience with
robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc) . Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) . Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Fanuc Robotics ,
Cognex Vision Systems ,
Wonderware ,
Genetec . Lean / Six Sigma
certification or project experience. AutoCAD
or
Visio
experience for electrical schematics. Experience in
ISO-certified
or highly structured manufacturing environments. Knowledge of
SAP
or other ERP systems. Physical & Environmental Requirements
Must access all areas of the plant (climb ladders, catwalks, work at heights up to 50 ft). Must lift, twist, and turn up to 50 lbs. Exposure to high noise levels, heat, humidity, and airborne particles; use of PPE required. Approximately 70% office / 30% plant floor presence.
Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name: Degree Major with University and Completion Year: Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, Six Sigma, NFPA 70E): Years of Experience in Electrical / Controls Engineering: Experience in Manufacturing / Production Environment (Y/N, Details): Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC Programming (Y/N, Details): Experience with HMI Systems (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Industrial Networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with VFDs and Servo Drives (Y/N, Details): Experience with Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, etc.) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Cognex Vision Systems or Similar (Y/N, Details): Experience with SCADA Systems (Wonderware / Ignition / Others) (Y/N, Details): Experience with AutoCAD / Electrical Design Tools (Y/N, Details): Experience with SAP or ERP Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience in Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Analysis) (Y/N, Details): Experience in Project Leadership (>$1M projects) (Y/N, Details): Experience with Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (Y/N, Details): Experience with ISO or Structured Quality Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience with Environmental / OSHA Compliance (Y/N, Details): Experience in Low and High Voltage Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience Supporting Maintenance or Production Teams in a 24x7 Plant (Y/N, Details): Experience with IT/OT Integration or Industrial Networking (Y/N, Details): Experience with Camera / Security Access Systems (Y/N, Details): Experience in Documentation, Standardization, or Legacy System Migration (Y/N, Details): Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (Y/N): Experience Leading or Supervising Technicians/Teams (Y/N, Details): Analytical & Problem-Solving Capability (Y/N, Examples): Communication & Collaboration Skills (Y/N, Examples): Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn ID: Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.): Expected Salary: Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite at Phenix City, Alabama (Y/N):